Popular Post GolfSpy Barbajo 9,082 Posted June 1, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2018 (4) Testers Wanted Mizuno ST 180 Drivers As Peter Wolfe once said - don't touch the knobs, 'cause I think we're gonna have some fun with this one!Everyone loves Mizuno irons, that's for certain. But when the topic of Mizuno drivers comes up, even the most avid of golfers scratch their heads and turn to the Big 5. But this year's MGS Most Wanted Testing may have changed all that. TESTERS WANTED:Mizuno's new ST 180 surprised the field this year, finishing 4th overall. What's more, the ST 180 finished tied for 2nd for Swing Speeds over 105 mph, and tied for 1st for 90-105 swing speeds.Do we have your attention now?That's how the ST 180 performed for us, but as always, we want to know how it performs for you, the real live, avid golfer. We're looking for four of you to test, review and keep a new Mizuno ST 180 driver, complete with your choice of any of Mizzy's no-upcharge shaft options. I know we have your attention now! This review opportunity is open to any avid golfer in the US or Canada. How To Apply:We take our testing very seriously here at MGS. In exchange for the driver, we're going to ask for a full two-month commitment, including range testing and on-course testing. We'll provide you with a detailed template to help you write your two-part review, and we'll ask that you be available on the Forum to answer questions and share your journey with golfers from all over the world. But most of all, we want your honest opinion. If you're up for it, then in this thread (and this thread only!!), please tell us the following:First name/home state or provinceCurrent driver/shaft comboSwing speed/handicapPreferred ST 180 loft/shaft (check the Mizzy website here)Again, apply ONLY in this thread! We'll be announcing the testers in this forum next week, so please check back regularly to see if you're one of the chosen few!Good luck!!________________________________________Congratulations to our selected testers:bergtaurnewballcoachThin2winUndershooter30 28 What's in the bag: Driver: Sub 70 639D - 9.5; Launcher HB Turbo; ST 190 FW Wood: Tour Edge EXS 220 - 15*; ST 180 14* Hybrids: PXG 0311 22 Utility Irons: Staff Model Utilities 18, 21, 24*; Lynx VT Stinger - 16* Irons:; D7 Forged; PTx Pro, VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Progressives (circa 1993) Wedges: CBX -2, Riviera 52-56-60; Staff Model Putter: Willamette, BB8, Baby Ben Ball: Tour B X (2020); Z-STAR XV Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to post Share on other sites
GolfSpy Stroker 9,903 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Good luck spies! I hit this baby at a demo day and it's a winner!! Don't be put off by the blue either...that blue shade is nice... 4 StrokerAce EXS 220 HZRDUS Smoke King F7 3w Fujikara Apex 20 Catalyst 6.0 Apex 23 Catalyst 6.0 -------------------------- Z785 KBS CTaper lite RTX Zipcore 54/58 Sigma G Kinloch C -------------------------- nx7 pro rangefinder C130 cart bag Franklin, MA; Right Handed; 10 "the club face sends it, the path bends it..." Link to post Share on other sites
golfinnut 989 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Oh yes please! I've always liked the Mizuno line of irons & now the woods, especially the blue (my favorite color). Now that the official testing has been done by MGS staffers, it has me intrigued since it tied for 1st in my swing speed range. Thanks for the opportunity MGS! Chris, Virginia Titleist 917 D2, Graphite Design Tour AD-DI7 98 - 102 mph, 8 handicap 9.5*, Mitsuibishi Tensei CK Orange, 58g stiff WITB: Do I like Titleist or what? Driver: TS2 9.5* UST ATTAS COOOL Fairways: HZRDUS Smoke 13.5* Driving Iron: U500 17* UST V2 Irons: T300 4 & 5 iron, T200 6 - W Project X Catalyst 100cw Wedges: SM7 48*, 52*, 56* Putter: Newport Ball: 2020 AVX Link to post Share on other sites
russtopherb 5,107 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Good luck to everyone applying for this one! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 In my carry bag: D7 R flex GBB 3W (lofted to 4W) V-Series Heavenwood Baffler XL 5i-PW CBX 54* Smart Sole S #10 Twitter: @russtopherb Link to post Share on other sites
Berg Ryman 3,317 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Alright, let's give it a go... yo. Ryan from New York Playing a Nike SQ460, with an Aldila NV 65-S Swing Speed, 97 MPH. Handicap, 9.1 ST180 in 9.5 degrees of loft, with the CK Orange in Stiff. 1 ST180, 10.5, Kuro Kage Silver TINI Dual Core 60-S Epic Flash Sub Zero, 15*, Kuro Kage Silver TINI Dual Core 60-S F9 Speedback, 18.5, Hzrdus Yellow 70-S G710, 4-UW, Blue Dot, Nippon Modus 105-S TW-W4, 56*, Nippon Modus 125 T20, 61*, Nippon Modus 125 Pipe Tour B-XS (2019) Link to post Share on other sites
bens197 5,388 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 As George Takei would say...ohhh myyy Steve, NY PING G400 LST 8.5 HZRDUS Yellow 6.0 105-110, 4.8 9.5 / CK Orange Stiff Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy PING G400 LST 8.5 Evenflow Black 65g 6.5 PING G 3W HZRDUS Yellow 75g 6.0 Mizuno HMB MP20 3i Nippon Modus 3 120S Ben Hogan PTx Combo Nippon Modus 3 120S Maltby TSW 52, 58 Nippon Modus Wedge Bettinardi BB8 Wide Oncore Elixr Rochester, NY 5.6 Index Link to post Share on other sites
RickyBobby_PR 4,430 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Eric MD Titleist 917 D3 9.5 Project X Even Fliw Blue 65 S 102-103/9.7 9.5* MCA Tensei CK Orange Series 58g stiff Driver: Titleist 917D3 9.5 with Graphite Design MAD Pro 65g S Wood: Titleist 917F2 with UST Mamiya Helium 5F4 Hybrid: Titleist 816H1 21 with Atmos Blue 85 S Irons: Titleist 718 AP3 4i, 718 CB 5-6, MB 7-9 with KBS $ Taper 125 Wedges: Vokey SM7 46/50/54/60 with DG s200 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to post Share on other sites
RoverRick 1,535 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I am a huge Mizzy fan, so: Rick from Texas Taylormade SLDR with Fubuki Z50 Swing Speed low 90s and handicap right now is 10-12 having just started back. 12.5* MCA Tensei CK Orange Regular Driver: ST190G on Fujikura ATMOS Black Fairway: ST190TS 15° on Fujikura ATMOS Black Hybrids CLK 22 & 25 (set to 20° & 23°) on Fujikura SPEEDER Irons: MP5 5-P on True Temper Dynamic Gold Wedges: MP-T5 52*, 56* & 60* on True Temper Dynamic Gold Wedge Putter: 2018 Select Newport 2 Balls: Pro V1X Shoes: Range Finder: Precision Pro NX7 Pro All grips are BestGrips Micro-Perforated Link to post Share on other sites
jayjay0808 1,095 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 John-James Sullivan WA/BC Tour Edge E8 Beta with Accra DyMatch S2 M5 ​112mph and +1.7 ​9.5/ Tensei CK Blue Series X-stiff ​ In my bag: Driver: TR20 460 9.5* Vizard TR20 60X Wood: ST200 TS Dimana D+PLUS Limited Edition 70X Hybrids: CLK 19* Tensei CK Pro Blue 80TX Irons: TW 747 Rose Proto 4-PW Modus Tour 120X Wedges: TW-W4 52*, 56*, and 60*Modus Tour 125 Wedge Putter: Nashville Z1C 34" Ball: Tour B X Link to post Share on other sites
03trdblack 719 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Rob Slade, Nashville TN Current: Taylormade M3 460 w/ Graphite Designs YS 6 Nano Reloaded Swing Speed 100 mph, Handicap: 2.7 ST-180 9.5* w/ Mitsubishi Tensei Orange Stiff My bag is a revolving door! Link to post Share on other sites
PMookie 10,996 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Oooooh! Yeah!!! Since seeing this ranked near the top for high swing speeds, I've been wanting to try this one!!! Paul/Louisiana KZG VC-460/Xphlexxx Agera stiff + 109-111/7.7 ST-180 9.5/Kuro Kage Silver TiNi Dual Core 78X Flex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Driver: TR20 460, Ventus Black 70X Fwy: TS3, 15*, Veylix Rome 888 X Hybrid: X2 Hot Pro, 20*, Rombax 8D07HB TM27 X Irons: TR20 Tour P 4/5, Tour V 6-10, Dynamic Gold X100 Wedges: Vega VW-06 50*/54*/58*, Dynamic Gold S400 Putter: Platinum M5 HT Mallet, 36" Link to post Share on other sites
MaxEntropy 6,380 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Blake/Akron, OH Adams Speedline 10/Prolaunch Blue 55g Stiff 95-100 mph/15 handicap ST-180 9.5/Tensei CK Orange Stff Driver: Tour B JGR 9.5* Recoil 460ES cut to 45" 3W: Tour B JGR 15* Recoil 460ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-PW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 AW: S5 52* SW: 588 LW: MD3 Putter: Stroke Lab Marxman Bag: Tour B Stand Bag Ball: Z-Star Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Tester Starting Driver Speed on PRGR Monitor: 102 mph Final Driver Speed (end of Level 2): 120 mph Link to post Share on other sites
Apolloshowl 2,070 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Jamie, Nova Scotia Callaway XR16 w/ Fujikura Speeder 566 Evolution 2 stiff shaft Swing speed: 100 Handicap 11.5 Prefer 9.5* with MCA Tenesei Blue Good luck to everyone! Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk as of Sept 24, 2020 SuperSpeed 2020 from 100-112 and climbing! Driver: Epic Sub Zero - Set at 10* with Aldila Rogue Max 65 gram Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ weight back G410 Crossover - 2 and 4 iron Irons: i210 5-U w/ Nippon Modus 105 stiff (2018 Tester) Wedge: Glide 2.0 54* 58* w/ Nippon Modus 105 Stiff Putter: Stroke Lab 7 35* and oversized grip (2019 Tester) Balls: Z Star Other: 360 (Caddie) Link to post Share on other sites
Curly6 148 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Eric , Michigan Callaway Rogue Sub Zero, PX Even Flow Black 6.0 105 SS, 13.8 Handicap 9.5 degree , Tensei CK White Stiff Driver: Rogue 9*, -1" length FW: Epic SZ 13.5*, 18* -.5" length Utility: 816 H2 21* Irons: Apex CF 16, std. lenght/lie Wedges: T7 Blue Ion, 52*, 56*, 60* Putter: #7S Ball: K-sig (until I run out) RH golfer from Detroit, MI with a 14 handicap, working towards single digits Link to post Share on other sites
PING Apologist #9 4,562 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Best of luck for everyone who applies-Cheers! In my DLX Cart Bag: Driver: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester) 3W: G-Series SF TEC, set to 16*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 5W: G400 SFT, set to 19*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 7W: G410 SFT, set to 22*. Alta CB 65 Red, stiff Irons: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X Graphite Blue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff Wedges: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff Putter: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials") Ball: MTB BLACK (MGS Official 2018 Tester for the MTB RED) Shoes: Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes Disabled Marine Veteran. Semper Fi! #No apologies, just Play Your Best #Powertotheplayers Link to post Share on other sites
poprocksncoke 1,329 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Oh yeah!! Been wanting to give this driver a go since it came out!!! Kirk/California Mizuno JPX-EZ/Matrix White Tie 110/0 9.5/Tensei CK Blue Series Stiff SLDR 10.5 Oban HB R11s Rip Phenom Ft. Worth Black Irons 588 RTX Rotex 2.0 54 CG10 58 Sabertooth Link to post Share on other sites
Dave73nl 59 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 First name/home state or province Dave, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands Current driver/shaft combo Taylormade SLDR-S 460 14dgr, Fujikawa Speeder57 M flex Swing speed/handicap I have no idea what mu swing speed is, my hcp is 20. Preferred ST 180 loft/shaft 12,5 degrees and stiff shaft please Curently Gaming from out of my cardbag with Click-N-Go cart or standbag, all in a righthanded player version:: Driver: SLDR-S 460 14dgr, Fujikawa Speeder57 M flex. Wood: RocketBallz stage2 Tour 3, rocketfuel70 regular shaft. Hybrids: Fybrid 3 & 5, Proforce V2 regular. Irons: Burner 3.0 4/P + 1,5cm superfast85 regular shaft. Wedges: ATV 56 and 60 + 1,5cm KBS regular shaft. Putter: MLA Tour XDream 'Black Edition' Superstroke 3.0 slim (standard 34") Ball's: PD Long and others. (lakeball's/founded ball's i game allmost all!) Rangefinder: ZIYOUHU Chinese cheapOne Garmin X40 GolfShot! for Android. privileged to been testing the MLA Tour XDream BLACK EDITION SuperStroke 3.0 slim for MyGolfSpy! Link to post Share on other sites
Jmikecpa 12,238 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Jamie - Long Island, NY Callaway Epic SZ 9* AD TP 6x 118mph/ 0.5 9.5* Tensei Blue X-stiff In the Bag for 2020 PXG 0811XF Gen 2 10.5* (set at 9*) AD VR 6x PXG 0341X Gen 2 15* AD TP 7x PXG 0317X Gen 2 19* KBS Proto 95x PXG 0311T Gen 3 4-6 KBS $ Taper 130 PXG 0311 ST 7 - PW KBS $ Taper 130 PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy 50/10 KBS $ Taper 130 PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy 54/10 & 58/07 TTDG TI S400 Two Bar Blade Long 47" Link to post Share on other sites
Reesedw 2,404 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Good luck everyone. Lots of us will be watching.. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Dave- Follow me on twitter @GolfCrazyWA and on Instagram @GolfcrazyWA WITB: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag Cobra F8+ Driver Hzrdus Red 65g shaft Cobra F8+ 3wd Hzrdus Red 65g shaft Cobra 3 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra 4 hybrid Rogue Pro 75g Shaft Cobra F8 irons 5-GW KBS tour 90 stiff shafts Cobra King Black Wedges 54* and 58* versatile grind Snake eyes Viper Putter. Ball: Srixon Z-Star Link to post Share on other sites
jb0330 171 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I have had my Ping Anser in the bag for some time now, but I LOVE hitting drivers. Either way I really look forward to reading the reviews! Jeremy Barr - Maryland Ping Anser - Fujikara Red Blur 005 XS 110-115 - 13 9.5 - Tensei CK White Xstiff Driver: - Anser - 8.5* - Fujikara Red Blur 005 XStiff - Standard L/L 3W: - SQ Sumo - Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana Stiff - Standard L/L Hybrid 3: - Machspeed - UST Mamiya AXIVCore XStiff -Standard L/L Irons: - Idea Black CB3 4-GW - KBS Tour Stiff+ - Standard L/L Wedges: - Vokey 52*, 54*, 60* - True Temper Wedge - Standard L/L Putter: - Versa Blade - 35in Ball: NXT Tour Bag: - Ultra Light Cart Bag Loc: USA/MD Handicap: 13 Link to post Share on other sites
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